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Tissues can be donated, such as the tiny middle ear bones that can help restore hearing. These tissues can be stored for five years but demand is so high they are usually used right away.
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One individual donor has the potential to help 100 other people, through the transplantation of organs and tissues.
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It can't adequately be calculated, but it is estimated that less than 10% of the population carries donor cards. The Northern California Transplant Bank can be reached at 1-800-678-9991.
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